Principal HRBP

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Come join an HR team that makes an impact. As our Principal HR Business Partner, you will be the go-to strategic advisor for key members of our leadership team. You’ll need to be business-focused, leveraging your deep HR knowledge and experience to shape and execute HR strategies that align with Tenstorrent’s goals. You’ll own key HR initiatives, work closely with leadership to drive results, and ensure that our HR strategies support our rapid growth. This is not a role for someone who shies away from tough conversations or hard decisions—you’ll need to lead with the truth, own your recommendations, and be ready to get shit done. This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Boston, MA, or Toronto, ON. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, providing insights and solutions that drive results.
• Leadership Coaching: Offer candid, experienced advice to leaders, helping them navigate challenges, build high-performing teams, and foster a culture of accountability and growth. Help leaders see around corners, and become a key member of their leadership teams.
• Change Management: Lead and support large-scale change initiatives, ensuring that our people and processes evolve to meet the needs of our rapidly scaling organization.
• Performance Management: Drive a culture of high performance by implementing effective performance management processes and ensuring leaders have the tools and support they need to build and lead highly performing teams.
• Organizational Planning: Forecast workforce needs and develop plans to meet those needs, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and development.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor in managing employee relations issues, ensuring that solutions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our operating principles.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Use HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and develop proactive strategies to address potential challenges.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an executive-level HR Business Partner, with a track record of success in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. We acknowledge that levels in HR organizations are varied. Principal is equivalent to a Director-level position at Tenstorrent, and we expect you to be able to operate as such.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into HR strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with change management, organizational development, and leadership coaching.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to anticipate challenges and address them head-on.
• A fearless approach to making tough decisions and having difficult conversations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and follow through on commitments.

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made. Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer. Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, Tenstorrent is required to ensure compliance with licensing regulations when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries that have been licensing conditions set by the U.S. government. Our engineering positions and certain engineering support positions require access to information, systems, or technologies that are subject to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, please note that citizenship/permanent residency, asylee and refugee information and/or documentation will be required and considered as Tenstorrent moves through the employment process. If a U.S. export license is required, employment will not begin until a license with acceptable conditions is granted by the U.S. government. If a U.S. export license with acceptable conditions is not granted by the U.S. government, then the offer of employment will be rescinded.